The effects of physical activity on white matter microstructure in children with overweight or obesity: The ActiveBrains randomized clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Emerging research supports the idea that physical activity benefits brain development. However, the body of evidence focused on understanding the effects of physical activity on white matter microstructure during childhood is still in its infancy, and further well-designed randomized clinical trials are needed.

Aim

This study aimed: (i) to investigate the effects of a 20-week physical activity intervention on global white matter microstructure in children with overweight or obesity, and (ii) to explore whether the effect of physical activity on white matter microstructure is global or restricted to a particular set of white matter bundles.

Methods

In total, 109 children aged 8 to 11 years with overweight or obesity were randomized and allocated to either th

SUBMITTER: Rodriguez-Ayllon M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10730345 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature